The Man…Liu Bei

"SSX what seems to be the matter?" Xiao asked.

"Well if you must know, it's Lu Xun."

"Is he unhappy now that you two are married!"

"I don't think that is the problem. I think he's still mad at me for well…paying quite a bit of attention to Li Dian."

"Oh, well don't worry men tend to forget things…"

"Xiao you are not a man and you tend to forget things."

"Oh, hehe that's right! Isn't it?"

"(laughing)"

"Well, I have to go take care of Zhou Yu's wounds. I fear that the arrow might've made my Zhou Yu ill."

"Hmm…okay go."

SSX got up from the table and went over to the patio. It was so peaceful out side. All the birds were chirping and the sun was so warm. SSX felt like taking a short nap. She yawned and then she started to walk some more. She heard a delightful whistling tune and followed it. She then saw a strange unfamiliar man humming the tunes. She sat down and peered her eyes through the thick bush. SSX thought he was so handsome but, his eyes scared her. She took another minute catching a glimpse at him. Then quickly got up and tried to run.

But, then she stopped and turned around.

The man made eye contact with her and she tripped over a tree's root, that just so happened to be sticking out of the ground. He ran over to her and asked her if she was okay. She slightly nodded and the man helped her up. She thank you'd the man and asked him his name. His answer was "Liu Bei." She smiled and walked him inside.

"So you now know my name. But, I don't know yours. So what is your name?"

"Uh…Sun Shang Xiang."

"Ah, Sun Jian's only daughter. May I say you look more radiant in person."

"Oh, uh thank you."

"Well SSX if you don't mind may I ask where your father is? For he and I must talk."

"My father…?"

"Yes. Is there something wrong?"

"No. Just go straight down the hall and at the first turn go right, and he should be in the first door closest to the corner."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome…Liu Bei."

For the rest of the afternoon all SSX could think about was Liu Bei. When she was practicing her literature Xiao seemed to notice that SSX was spacing out. After that was over Xiao followed SSX for thirty, dull minutes. Xiao finally worked up enough courage to ask SSX something.

"SSX?"

"You finally said something."

"Huh? You noticed me?"

"Of course! On the last turn you tried your charge attack just to keep up with me and then you fell. How could I not know."

"Oh, well…Anyways I have something to ask you."

"Okay, go for it."

"What have you been thinking about?"

"Nothing!"

"That nothing sounds a lot like something."

"Fine. I have been thinking quite a bit but, you have no right to but in."

"Suit yourself. BYE, BYE!"

"Bye…"

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(Lu Xun)

"Lord Sun Jian I won't give SSX up! She is my wife! I will not let her leave me and marry this Liu Bei of Shu!"

"Lu Xun do not raise your voice at me."

"I'm sorry my Lord. But, you don't understand. I love her with all my heart. She is why I even bother living day by day."

"I know how you feel about her but, to save my land, my people, and my palace, I must sacrifice the one thing I love most to do what is right."

"If you think this is right then go ahead let her go on to Liu Bei. But, when she finds out you did it for you and your land, I will not help you."

"That's enough Lu Xun. Go rest, it's time you spent quality time with her. Tomorrow she will leave with Liu Bei. You have today with her and so be it."

Lu Xun left the room but, as he opened the door he saw Liu Bei. He wanted to strangle this man but he let it go. Lu Xun walked back to his and SSX's room. He packed his most valuable stuff and quickly wrote a letter. He left the letter where SSX could find it and galloped away all steamed. His was red and he did not want SSX to see him with such anger.

Lu Xun galloped to Shu for when SSX arrived he wanted to watch over her. Just to make sure nothing goes too far. He had to change his clothing and he did so. Now he was wearing green. He knew it wasn't his color but, it would do. The guards opened the gates and he went in. He got off his saddle and found an inn to stay at for the night. After unloading his stuff and tying his horse to the stable he decided to venture off for an hour or two.

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(Back in Wu)

SSX had just recently read the letter and she was so furious with her father. She slammed the door open and marched down to her father's corridor. She opened his door and shouted "Why!"

Her father tried to calm his short tempered daughter down but, she was far too mad. After explaining the plan to SSX she got up and walked to the door. "I hope you won't be happy…Sun Jian."

She shut the door and walked outside. Da Qiao followed SSX and wondered why SSX seemed so steamed. SSX finally sat down and started to tear up. Weeping and sniffling as soft as she could. Da quietly sat next to SSX and gently patted SSX.

"SSX what has happened?"

"I'm supposed to marry Liu Bei of Shu and I am leaving with him tomorrow."

"What?"

"Exactly what I thought"

"What about you and Lu Xun?"

"…He's gone."

"I'm sorry Xiang."

"Don't be you're the one who lost the husband…my brother."

"But, you see even though he and I aren't together physically we're always together by heart."

"He's not here but, you still maintain to be faithful to him. How do you do it?"

"It's not easy but, I've learned a bit ever since his death."

"Come with me to Shu Da please? I need a friend to talk to."

"I can't."

"Why not?"

"My duties here in Wu are piling up."

"Not true. But, please come with me?"

"Okay, if you really want me to but, will it be okay with Lord Sun Jian and Liu Bei?"

"Forget, them. If they love me then they will do what is right for me. Right?"

"I guess so but, what about my sister…Xiao?"

"Oh…"

"Let me talk to her first. And I'll get back to you later tonight."

"That's fine but, I'm worried about Lu Xun."

"…"

Da got up and left to talk to her sister and SSX just sat there almost lifeless. She then said "Where can you be…Lu Xun?" Then she got up and left back to her room. She spent most of her time that night thinking about Lu Xun. If he was okay? If he was safe? And If he missed her?

Okay so what do you think? I might stink at writing more (well for now). Because it's been a while since I have updated. After I moved I've been pretty tied up. Tons of homework! Loads of it! But, I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please review! Thanks for reading! Take Care!